39 Healthy Pregnancy Desserts

When it comes to pregnancy, cravings can be all over the place. But there’s one thing that’s never disputed: at some point in time, you are going to want allll the sweet things.

As a mom of three, I found that I was chocolate-obsessed with my first babe, ice cream-obsessed with my second, and would eat everything under the sun (after the trimester, of course, haha) with my third.

Thankfully, I was able to find a balance in each pregnancy that let me enjoy my cravings, not feel restricted, and still give my babe the healthy nutrients it needed.

So, if you are currently expecting, first off: congrats!!! Though I didn’t appreciate it at first, it is truly a special time.

And second, scroll through the list of healthy pregnancy desserts below and pick out some new recipes to try. Actually, give this pregnancy smoothie with dates a go too as it's delicious.

Not only will you feel AMAZING indulging a craving, but that voice inside your head telling you that you need nutrients will shut off too 😉

Common Pregnancy Dessert Concerns

More protein: Many pregnancy cravings are easier to manage when meals and snacks contain enough protein. Most of these desserts are actually protein-based, so this should help with that.

Heartburn: Chocolate (sorry!), citrus, and mint can trigger symptoms for some women. If heartburn is an issue, opt for milder choices like baked fruit desserts or oatmeal-based treats.

Gestational diabetes: Always follow your healthcare provider's recommendations, but many of the desserts listed include lower or natural sugar (honey and maple syrup) and higher protein.

Allergens: In case your hormones have shifted and you developed an allergy (that was me!), all of the recipes below are dairy-free and gluten-free.

A Few Resources For You

Listen, pregnancy can be a mess of your mind going wild. Here are a few things I like to pass along to expecting moms who feel a bit scattered.

• High protein pregnancy snacks
• Best pregnancy smoothies
• Pregnancy mocktails
• How to stay cool in summer while pregnant
• Hip exercises to prepare for labor
• Benefits of staying active while pregnant
• No bake lactation cookies (to keep on hand for postpartum!)

Pregnancy Desserts

Below are some healthy dessert recipes for you to enjoy while pregnant. They're a mix of no-bake recipes, single-serving, and just plain delicious things for you to indulge in.

No Sugar Added Banana Bread (Gluten-Free)

A healthy, sugar-free banana bread that's kid and adult approved! This healthy banana bread is also dairy-free and gluten-free

Dairy-Free Sugar-Free Banana Bread

Protein Peanut Butter Cups (dairy-free)

Skip the Reese's cups and opt for these protein peanut butter cups instead! Thick peanut butter topped with melted chocolate and totally dairy-free to make the perfect healthy indulgence.

Protein Peanut Butter Cups Recipe

Peanut Butter Protein Brownies (Dairy and Gluten-Free)

A fudgy, dairy-free chocolate brownie recipe you shouldn’t live without! These bite-sized brownies can be made as an indulgent snack or an extra indulgent dessert for any occasion. Allergy-friendly and high in protein they’re the perfect dessert.

Peanut Butter Protein Brownies

Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Balls

These no-bake cookie dough balls are soft, chewy, and taste as if you’re licking the batter from the spoon. Whip up the cookie dough bites in just five minutes, and curb a craving in minutes!

Cookie Dough Protein Bites

Dairy-Free Protein Cookie Dough

A delicious blend of protein and dessert! This dairy-free protein cookie dough comes together in just five minutes and is the perfect addition to family movie night.

Check out this recipe

Protein Powder Brownies (Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free)

 Thick and easy to make, these chocolate protein brownies are a great way to curb cravings and fuel up!

Chocolate Protein Powder Brownies

Chocolate Protein Zucchini Bread

The best protein dessert to curb a craving and fuel up! This protein zucchini bread is naturally gluten-free, swirled with chocolate, and loaded with healthy ingredients.

Gluten-Free Protein Zucchini Bread

Chocolate Protein Brownies (Gluten-Free)

Easy to make, these gluten-free protein brownies are a chewy brownie drizzled with chocolate sauce that's a hit with everyone.

Dairy and Gluten-Free Protein Brownies

Easy Peanut Butter Protein Cookies

Indulge in these chocolate chip peanut butter protein cookies the next time a craving hits! These protein cookies are naturally dairy & gluten-free and come out with a soft, fudgy center.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies

Chocolate Almond Flour Cookies (Dairy and Gluten-Free)

Naturally gluten-free these almond flour cookies are light, soft, and drizzled with melted chocolate. They’re the perfect dessert to whip up in a pinch as they only require common pantry staples.

Gluten-Free Chocolate Almond Flour Cookies

Dairy And Gluten-Free Lemon Coconut Cookies

Sweet but with a refreshing burst of flavor these lemon coconut cookies come out thin and chewy making them the perfect dessert for anyone who loves lemon!

Dairy and Gluten-Free Lemon Cookies

Flourless Peanut Butter And Jam Thumbprint Cookies

Bring back your childhood with these soft peanut butter and jam thumbprints! With only 5 ingredients these peanut butter cookies are flourless, gluten-free, and healthy. They take the iconic sandwich and make it into something new.

Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies

Vanilla Protein Cupcakes (Gluten-free)

Indulge your sweet tooth with these protein cupcakes! Vanilla in flavor and naturally dairy-free, these cupcakes are soft, light, and the perfect way to treat yourself.

Dairy-Free Vanilla Protein Cupcakes

Homemade Chocolate Almond Butter Cups

These chocolate almond butter cups are perfect for any dark chocolate lover! An easy, no-bake dessert they're decadent and delicious!

Almond Butter Protein Cups

High Protein Carrot Mug Cake

All the favors of your favorite carrot cake dessert but without all of the calories and effort! This carrot mug cake is a dairy-free, high-protein, 2-minute variation on the classic recipe you love.

High Protein Carrot Mug Cake

Gluten-Free Chocolate Protein Mug Cake

A delicious blend of chocolate flavor this protein powder mug cake makes the perfect indulgence! Whipped up in just two minutes, you’ll be enjoying a treat in no time.

Chocolate Protein Powder Mug Cake

Chocolate Protein Balls (No Peanut Butter!)

Rich, indulgent chocolate flavored all rolled into a fudge-like texture, these chocolate protein balls are made without peanut butter, dairy, or gluten but come with 10 grams of protein per serving.

Chocolate Protein Brownie Balls

Homemade Date Snickers (Dairy and Gluten-Free)

Rich in chocolate flavor with a homemade caramel sauce and bite of crunch these homemade Snickers with dates are the perfect healthy candy bar.

Dairy-Free Snickers With Dates

High-Protein Banana Chia Pudding

A creamy, comforting blend of flavors made into a healthy snack for busy days. This banana chia pudding is the perfect make ahead recipe that combines both sweet flavor and high protein!

High Protein Banana Chia Pudding

Double Chocolate Protein Bars Without Nuts

Rich, indulgent, and with a mousse-like filling these nut-free protein bars are the perfect way to indulge a craving without sacrificing your hard work. And they're naturally gluten-free too!

Chocolate Protein Bar Recipe No Peanut Butter

Peanut Butter Protein Fudge

The perfect high-protein dessert recipe! This peanut butter protein fudge has 17 grams of protein but is naturally sweetened with honey to keep it semi-healthy, low-calorie and delicious.

High Protein Peanut Butter Fudge

Protein Fudge With Collagen Powder

An easy way to boost your protein intake a bit while enjoying some chocolate! This protein fudge keeps well in the freezer for days you just need something sweet.

Chocolate Collagen Powder Fudge

Mini Blueberry Maple Tarts In A Paleo Pie Crust

The perfect snack or healthy dessert! these blueberry mini pies are made from simple ingredients and a refreshing burst of summertime flavor.

Dairy and Gluten-Free Blueberry Tarts

High Protein Chocolate Mousse (No Dairy!)

Indulge in a delicious and healthy dessert with chocolate protein mousse. Made with only a handful of ingredients this protein mousse is a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Chocolate Protein Powder Mousse

High Protein Edible Brownie Batter

Thick, sticky, and sweet this edible brownie batter is dairy-free, gluten-free, and high in protein! Made with minimal ingredients this high protein recipe makes a great snack or easy dessert.

Chocolate Protein Brownie Batter

Non-Dairy Mango Ice Cream

The perfect summertime treat, this 2-ingredient mango ice cream is made with just two ingredients (and no ice cream maker!) and comes out tropical, refreshing, and creamy!

Dairy-Free Mango Ice Cream Recipe

Banana Chocolate Peanut Butter Bites (Dairy-Free)

With a cream nut butter filling and coated in crisp chocolate these peanut butter chocolate banana bites are the perfect summer treat.

Frozen Banana Bites With Chocolate

High Protein Healthy Ice Cream Bars (Dairy-Free)

Made with a rich vanilla protein ice cream and coasted in a two-ingredient chocolate shell these protein ice cream bars are the perfect way to treat yourself while still sticking to your goals.

Check out this recipe

Dairy-Free Protein Powder Ice Cream Recipe

This protein powder ice cream is made without an ice cream machine but with a protein kick! Creamy and indulgent it's sweetened with frozen bananas and chocolate chips to give you the best, most-fueling summer treat!

Peanut Butter Protein Powder Ice Cream

Healthy Caramel Popcorn

Skip the corn syrup and enjoy the sticky, sweet, crunchy flavors of this healthy caramel popcorn! The perfect treat for movie night or homemade food gifts.

Healthy Caramel Popcorn

Throw Together Pregnancy Desserts

These healthy desserts are ones you can whip up in just minutes to satisfy your sweet cravings. Pair them with fresh fruit or enjoy them as-is. They're perfect sweet treats for "I need it now" situations.

Gluten-Free Chocolate Protein Mug Cake

A delicious blend of chocolate flavor this protein powder mug cake makes the perfect indulgence! Whipped up in just two minutes, you’ll be enjoying a treat in no time.

Chocolate Protein Powder Mug Cake

Peanut Butter Banana Protein Pudding (Dairy-Free)

A creamy, high protein banana pudding. This protein pudding recipe is a healthy snack that whips up in just minutes.

Dairy-Free Banana Protein Pudding

Healthy Chocolate Avocado Protein Pudding

Sweetened with maple syrup this avocado protein pudding recipe is a great way to curb cravings! healthy enough to give to toddlers and sweet enough that's you'll enjoy it yourself.

Chocolate Avocado Pudding Recipe

Dairy-Free Chocolate Pudding Recipe

This four-ingredient dairy-free chocolate pudding recipe is fast to whip up and makes a perfect, healthy snack for kiddos or adults!

Sugar-Free Chocolate Banana Pudding

Chocolate Protein Pudding Recipe With Collagen Powder

Sticky, indulgent, and made with only five ingredients! This simple chocolate protein pudding recipe a healthy way to curb a craving before bed.

Chocolate Protein Pudding

Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars (Dairy and Gluten-Free)

This chocolate peanut butter crunch bar recipe is no-bake, crunchy, and swirled with chocolate, an easy dessert made in minutes with simple ingredients.

Dark Chocolate Crunch Bar recipe

Whole30 Whipped Cream (dairy-free)

This coconut whipped cream recipe is light, fluffy, and decadent… all with only two ingredients!

Coconut Whipped Cream

Half Baked Protein Mug Brownie (Vegan)

Gooey and delicious this protein mug brownie has all the classic indulgence of chocolate brownies with a hint of protein for fuel.

Healthy Vegan Mug Brownie

4 Ingredient Chocolate protein Pudding (dairy-free)

Deliciously simple to make this chocolate protein pudding recipe os completely dairy-free but comes with a thick, rich texture that's perfect to curb a craving.

Pea Protein Pudding

High Protein Funfetti Mug Cake (gluten-free)

A deliciously simple dessert recipe made in just two minutes! This birthday protein mug cake is the best way to curb a craving while still giving your body some of the fuel it needs.

Funfetti Protein Mug Cake